Danny Loyd Gleeson
Mar 10, 2023
Danny Loyd Gleeson, 76, of Gastonia, passed away Friday, March 10, 2023, at his residence.
He was born April 27, 1946, in Fulton County Georgia.
Danny is survived by his wife Rachel Rice Gleeson; son, Tim Seagle; stepson, James L. Seagle Jr.; stepdaughter Cynthia Williams; eight grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; two great great-grandchildren.
All...
Grace Clark Belk Rose
Mar 10, 2023
Grace Clark Belk Rose, 83, of Gastonia, NC passed away Friday, March 10, 2023, at The Greens of Hickory.
She was born in Gaston County on October 9, 1939, to the late James Isaac and Carrie Wilson Clark.
Grace loved to cook and care for her family. She enjoyed thrift shopping and playing Bingo. Grace...
Donald "Skeeter" George Jones
Mar 9, 2023
Donald George Jones, "Skeeter", 76, of Dallas, passed away March 9, 2023, at Atrium Health – Main, Charlotte, NC.
He was born September 10, 1946, in Dublin, Maryland, to the late James and Ethel Ostercamp Jones.
Don attended Community Pentecostal Center in Stanley, NC. He was formerly employed with Natural Water Warehouse as a warehouse...
Briyanna Secret Bemah
Mar 9, 2023
Briyanna Secret Bemah, infant daughter of Kuta Bemah and Kaitlyn Brook Price passed away Thursday, March 9, 2023 at Atrium in Charlotte.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by her grandparents, Shannon Wilson and Michael Price.
Briyanna is preceded in death by her grandmother Narshara Wallace.
All services will be private....
Johnnie Andrew Walters
Mar 4, 2023
Johnnie A. Walters Jr. (56) of Bessemer City, North Carolina passed away on March 4, 2023. Johnnie, also known as Andy, was born to Newell and Johnnie Walters Sr. on August 17, 1966, in Gastonia, North Carolina. Johnnie worked as a foreman over a paving crew with John Jenkins for 15 years. Most recently Johnnie was self-employed at his...
Michelle Marcinkus Walters
Mar 4, 2023
Michelle M Walters passed away March 4, 2023, at her home in Bessemer City NC. Â She is survived by
her three children Johnnie Walters III (Aj), Michael Walters, and Amber Ray.
Known as "Mawmaw" by her 3 beautiful granddaughters Andrea Ray, Addison Walters and
Marlee Walters.
Michelle was loved by so...
Martha Dowell Goins
Mar 3, 2023
Martha Dowell Goins, 94, of York, SC, passed away Thursday, March 3, 2023, at White Oak Manor in York, SC.
She was born in Gaston County on February 26, 1929, to the late Will and Minnie Dowell.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband James Cie Goins Sr.; sons,...
Joann "Mama Jo" Stokes Futch
Mar 3, 2023
JoAnn "Mama Jo" Stokes Futch, 65, of Lincolnton, NC, passed away March 3, 2023, at her sister's residence in Belmont, NC.
She was born April 15, 1957, to the late Roy Coleman and Lois Messer Stokes.
JoAnn loved everyone. She put others before herself. She was selfless. JoAnn loved animals. Her grandbabies were like her...
Alana Baxter Ammons
Mar 3, 2023
Alana Sharen Baxter Ammons Burleson left us the morning of Friday, March 3, 2023, on her way to "out there somewhere".  Alana was born Sept 18,1971 in Hancock County, West Virginia.  She grew up all over that county, living in Chester, Newell, New Cumberland and Weirton.   Her family moved to North Carolina in the middle eighties.  There she finished...
Pegie Ann Foxx
Mar 1, 2023
P egie Ann Foxx, 79, of Gastonia, passed away March 1, 2023, at her home.
She was born August 18, 1943, in Cleveland County, daughter of the late Prince Johnson and Melrose Blackburn Johnson.
She was a member of Carson Memorial Baptist Church.
Pegie was a kindergarten teacher at Temple Christian School for...
Fred Payonk
Feb 28, 2023
Gastonia, NC – FREDERICK FRANCIS PAYONK, JR – 1949-2023
Fred Payonk , 73 passed away on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at Accordius Health in Gastonia, NC.
Born July 5, 1949, in Allentown, Pennsylvania, he was the son of Frederick F Payonk, Sr., and Gloria Rose Auer Payonk.
Fred graduated...
Robert Eaton Sokol
Feb 27, 2023
Robert Eaton Sokol, 79, born December 5, 1943.
He transitioned February 27, 2023, at his home in Gastonia, NC. He was married to Dorothy Louise Gourdine.
Robert (Bob) was a creative home designer, wood sculpturer, artist, publisher of poetry (Amazon), gardener, and father of two sons. His employment started with his first wife, who were...
James Edward Yarborough, Jr.
Feb 26, 2023
James Edward Yarborough Jr., 62 of Gastonia, NC, passed away on Sunday, February 26 2023 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.
He was born and raised in Fairfield County, South Carolina, on March 18, 1960, son of the late James and Cassandra Yarborough.
James was a caring and wonderful father. He loved his wife, children, and...
Joyce Ann Radford
Feb 25, 2023
Joyce Ann Radford, 69, of Gastonia, passed away Saturday, February 25, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.
She was born August 24, 1953, in York County, South Carolina to the late Y.L. Radford and Betty Dockery.
Joyce loved her family, and her life was spent caring for them. She will be very missed;...
Benjamin Christopher Belgrano
Feb 24, 2023
Benjamin Christopher Belgrano, 34, of Gastonia, NC, passed away February 24, 2023, at his home.
He was born January 26, 1989, in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, to Veronica Belgrano and the late Scott Weathers.
Benjamin loved to collect and sell sports cards. He has taken care of his grandmother for many years.
In addition...
Theresia Karen Elliott
Feb 23, 2023
We are sad to announce the death of Theresia Karen Elliot, 66, of Cherryville, who passed away February 23, 2023, at her home.
Theresia was born to Lela Mae Hensley and James Vaughn Elliott.
She graduated from Ashbrook High School in 1974. She graduated top of her class from Gaston College in Applied Science and...
Robin Ragan Mcdonald
Feb 23, 2023
Robin Ragan McDonald, 64, went home to be with Jesus on February 23,2023, peacefully at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas, NC after a long illness.
Her family and friends will miss her dearly. Her fun-loving spirit and good heart will be missed. Robin loved her family, friends, and her cats.
Her life was not...
Ann Jewell Brooks
Feb 23, 2023
Ann Jewell Brooks passed away February 23, 2023, in Venice, FL. Ann was a resident of Gastonia for over 60 years.
Ann was born in Liberty, SC. She moved to Gastonia in 1946 after her marriage and made her home here until 2008. She was a member of West Franklin Baptist Church in Gastonia and attended Colonial...
Charles Thomas (Tommy) Williams
Feb 22, 2023
Tommy Williams, 76, of Belmont, passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.
He was born in Mecklenburg County on October 17, 1946 to the late Charles and Doris Williams.
Tommy was a member of Souls Harbor Tabernacle in Gastonia. He served in the U.S. Navy during Vietnam. He retired...
Rev. Dr. Charles William Davenport
Feb 22, 2023
Rev. Dr. Charles William Davenport, 69, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.
He was born on November 7, 1953, in Williamston, SC to the late Conrad and Helen Davenport.
Dr. Davenport loved to read and was a history buff. He made a point...
